intro Flashcards
1
Q
midline
A
imaginary line down the middle of the body
2
Q
anterior (ventral)
A
front of body
3
Q
posterior (dorsal)
A
back of body
4
Q
superior (cranial)
A
toward head
5
Q
inferior (caudal)
A
away from head
6
Q
medial
A
toward midline
7
Q
lateral
A
away from midline
8
Q
proximal
A
closer to trunk of body
9
Q
distal
A
further form trunk of body
10
Q
superficial
A
towards surface of skin
11
Q
deep
A
away from surface of skin
12
Q
supination
A
turning palm upward
13
Q
pronation
A
turning palm downward
14
Q
flexion
A
bending body part
15
Q
extension
A
straightening body part
16
Q
abduction
A
movement away from midline
17
Q
adduction
A
movement toward midline
18
Q
doesiflection
A
ankle movement upward